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Golf Daily Digest – October 2, 2026

The latest golf headlines, tournament updates, player news, leaderboard stories and talking points from across the game.

Kim leads Asian Games seeking military exemption

Tom Kim tops the men’s leaderboard after the third round at the Asian Games as he seeks a gold medal that will significantly reduce the time he is required to spend in South Korea’s military.

BBC


Rory McIlroy sticks to his word and confirms plan PGA Tour rival had to think twice over

Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will play in the Abu Dhabi Championship despite security concerns, as he chases a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title

Express


Smith finishes round with Bank of Utah’s first ever ALBATROSS!

Jordan Smith holed out for an albatross on his final hole of the first round at the Bank of Utah Championship.

Sky Sports


He sold shirts at this year’s U.S. Open. Next year, he’ll be in the field

Andrew Bailey, a sales manager for a golf-apparel company, won the U.S. Mid-Amateur on Thursday, earning a spot in the 2027 U.S. Open.

Golf


A Lim Kim shoots 65 to take 1-shot lead at rainy Hoakalei

A Lim Kim shot a 7-under 65 on a rainy and breezy Thursday at Hoakalei to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship.

ESPN


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PORTLAND, Ore. — Xiaolong "Sherry" Zhong made a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole and matched pars on the final hole at Portland Golf Club to defeat Amandine Vincent of France and become the first player from China to win the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur.

ESPN.com


10 Golf Equipment Questions I Wish More Golfers Asked Before They Buy

Golfers ask plenty of questions before buying equipment. Which one is longest? Which one spins the most? Which one is most forgiving? Those aren’t bad questions. I just think there are better ones.

MyGolfSpy


‘He’s just trying to get back to his natural habitat!’ – Surfer hits HUGE slice onto beach!

11-time Surfing World Champion Kelly Slater hit a very wayward tee shot into the sea at St Andrews!

Sky Sports


Andy Murray was embarrassingly beaten by Piers Morgan in golf tournament

Andy Murray failed to replicate his tennis brilliance when taking on Piers Morgan in a golf contest.

Express


Is the U.S. Team overthinking their alternate shot pairings? | Subpar

On this week’s episode of Subpar, hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz discuss what needs to change with the U.S. team’s foursomes strategy.

Golf


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Scratch By 50: The Highs And Lows Of Golf

Graham Averill has turned 50 this year and he’s freaking out. Instead of buying a motorcycle or getting a tattoo, he’s decided to try to get really, really good at golf. He started this project as a 13 handicap attempting to reach scratch in a year. He is now an 7.8. Welcome to his midlife

MyGolfSpy


I Raved About This Club After Testing It And Now It Has Its First Professional Win!

Yuna Nishimura dominated the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship last week using one of my favourite clubs released this year

Golf Monthly


Stop Missing Short Putts! Master Speed Control

Find the sweet spot between soft, vulnerable putts and aggressive, runaway misses. Alison Curdt breaks down how proper pace holds your line and leads to making more short putts consistently.

Womens Golf


Inside Apes Hill Barbados, a luxurious Top 100 golf resort in the tropics

At Apes Hill Barbados, world-class golf is the centerpiece of a luxe retreat that celebrates its tropical surroundings.

Golf


‘It drives me insane’: Tour winner blames TV drone for ‘bad shot’ at St. Andrews event

Two-time PGA Tour winner Robert MacIntyre said TV drones drove him "insane" and caused a "bad shot" at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Golf

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